February, 2018 Stories | Will County Gazette

From Prairie State Wire

GOP House members say Democrat peers using Florida shooting for political gain

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

Four GOP House members made it clear the Parkland School shooting in Florida should not be why gun bills pass in Springfield.

Benford calls out Manley for voting for 2 percent service tax fee

By Carrie Bradon | Feb 28, 2018

Alyssia Benford, Republication candidate for state representative in the 98th District, recently called out her opponent, Rep. Natalie Manley (D-Joliet), for "ineffective leadership" and "lack of communication" related to a tax hike that will cost taxpayers $60 million.

From Prairie State Wire

Better Government Association says Obama didn't say fathers in the home is a solution to gun violence -- but he did

By Karen Kidd | 6 years ago

Sometimes the fact-checker needs a good fact-checking.

2017 home sales: How active was Will County's market?

By LGIS Newsfeed | Feb 28, 2018

Spencer, Godley and Wilton recorded the largest increase in the number of homes sold in Will County in 2017.

Crest Hill home sales, January 21-27, 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 28, 2018

According to BlockShopper.com, there were two reported residential sales in Crest Hill for the week of January 21-27, 2018.

Gregory M Wilson acquires 8503 Foxborough Way, Joliet

By Metric Media News Service | Feb 28, 2018

On Feb. 28, 2018, Noah Gates and Sheriff of Kendall County sold their home at 8503 Foxborough Way, Joliet to Gregory M Wilson for $138,500.

Mary H. Kassal unloads 3030 Roberts Drive 92, Woodridge for $2.23M

By Metric Media News Service | Feb 28, 2018

The home at 3030 Roberts Drive 92, Woodridge was sold on Feb. 28, 2018 by Mary H. Kassal for $2,226,295. The buyer was Twelve Keys LLC.

Nicia A. Skrapates buys 937 W. Bergera Road, Braidwood

By Metric Media News Service | Feb 28, 2018

On Feb. 28, 2018, Nicia A. Skrapates purchased a property at 937 W. Bergera Road, Braidwood from Sue E Ruberts for $122,500.

Statewide test results: 78 percent of Hufford Junior students failed math

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 28, 2018

About 22 percent of Hufford Junior High School students passed annual math assessments in 2017 and 78 percent of students failed.

John L. Calabrese (trust) and Theresa M. Koegel (trustee) sell 6248 Misty Pines Drive 2, Tinley Park

By Metric Media News Service | Feb 28, 2018

The home at 6248 Misty Pines Drive 2, Tinley Park was sold on Feb. 28, 2018 by John L. Calabrese (trust) and Theresa M. Koegel (trustee) for $138,000. The buyer was Cynthia Minatto.

Jimmy and Clara Dominguez acquires 1623 Whispering Oaks Drive, Joliet

By Metric Media News Service | Feb 28, 2018

The home at 1623 Whispering Oaks Drive, Joliet was sold on Feb. 28, 2018 by Jimmy and Clara Dominguez for $245,000. The buyer was Elise Caron.

Recent Homer Glen home sales, January 21-27, 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 28, 2018

According to BlockShopper.com, the following home sale was reported for the week of January 21-27, 2018.

Home sales in Crete, January 14-20, 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 28, 2018

According to BlockShopper.com, there were two reported residential sales in Crete for the week of January 14-20, 2018.

Eddie Stokes acquires 358 Wingate Drive, Crete

By Metric Media News Service | Feb 28, 2018

On Feb. 28, 2018, Eddie Stokes purchased a home at 358 Wingate Drive, Crete from Barry K Franklin for $250,000.

Kelly and Brett Smith sell 14020 Thomas Drive 8-2, Orland Park

By Metric Media News Service | Feb 28, 2018

The home at 14020 Thomas Drive 8-2, Orland Park was sold on Feb. 28, 2018 by Kelly and Brett Smith for $265,000. The buyer was Ann M. Wanda.

Gerardo P. and Marilyn C. Nerido sell 879 Foran Lane, Aurora

By Metric Media News Service | Feb 28, 2018

On Feb. 28, 2018, Juan Carlos Romero purchased a three bedroom, one bathroom home at 879 Foran Lane, Aurora from Gerardo P. and Marilyn C. Nerido for $125,000.